"AGT-Potter-Nine Mile II" find #39 on 09/07/08
So this one was a pickle. We couldn't get into the park, so over the bank we went. This completed Potter County AGT!! Woo hoo! Well, from here we decided to head back home for the day. We were happy to now have the eastern Counties completed!!
Showing posts with label Potter County. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Potter County. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
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"AGT-Potter-Commissioner Run" Find # 38 on 09/07/08
The # 5 find for AGT-Potter was a little bit more of a hike than originally expected. We enjoyed the walk, though, and found it quite interesting. J loved the view of the saw mill (see the photo) and we had to stop for some pictures on the way back.
We decided to turn and head back the way we came instead of completing the self-guided tour. After all, we had 1 more cache to go to complete Potter County. You can certainly tell we are heading into fall as the days aren't quite as long as they were a few weeks ago. Until next time......
The # 5 find for AGT-Potter was a little bit more of a hike than originally expected. We enjoyed the walk, though, and found it quite interesting. J loved the view of the saw mill (see the photo) and we had to stop for some pictures on the way back.
We decided to turn and head back the way we came instead of completing the self-guided tour. After all, we had 1 more cache to go to complete Potter County. You can certainly tell we are heading into fall as the days aren't quite as long as they were a few weeks ago. Until next time......
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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"AGT-Potter-STS RidgeTrail Vista" find # 37 on 09/07/08
We really enjoyed this cash. It included a few steep parts, but it was a nice walk in the woods. The view was gorgeous!! The log benches made it nice, too. A place for weary, out of breath hikers to stop and enjoy the view.
We took a little bit of time here. After signing the log and stamping our passports, we left a few Allegany State Park GeoBash IV wooden nickles and some pins. It would have been nice to stay longer, I can almost imagine people having a nice little picnic here, but we had more caches to find. So, off to the next one...
We really enjoyed this cash. It included a few steep parts, but it was a nice walk in the woods. The view was gorgeous!! The log benches made it nice, too. A place for weary, out of breath hikers to stop and enjoy the view.
We took a little bit of time here. After signing the log and stamping our passports, we left a few Allegany State Park GeoBash IV wooden nickles and some pins. It would have been nice to stay longer, I can almost imagine people having a nice little picnic here, but we had more caches to find. So, off to the next one...
Sunday, September 21, 2008
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"AGT-Potter-Lyman Lake" find # 36 on 09/07/08
This area was a neat find. Check our Flickr photos to see the cool dam that is here - just search for GC166B9 in the title. I have to say, I was shocked they have a swimming area so close to the dam!
This cache required some balancing skills while stamping the passports and signing the log. The fallen log you see on the righthand side of the picture is where the cache is located. The picture doesn't clearly show you the incline of the hill!
Well, we maintained our footing, signed the log, stamped our passports, left some goodies and carefully made our way back down the hill. We then went to check out the cool dam and then headed on to the next one.
This area was a neat find. Check our Flickr photos to see the cool dam that is here - just search for GC166B9 in the title. I have to say, I was shocked they have a swimming area so close to the dam!
This cache required some balancing skills while stamping the passports and signing the log. The fallen log you see on the righthand side of the picture is where the cache is located. The picture doesn't clearly show you the incline of the hill!
Well, we maintained our footing, signed the log, stamped our passports, left some goodies and carefully made our way back down the hill. We then went to check out the cool dam and then headed on to the next one.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
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"AGT-Potter-Goodnight Moon" Find # 35 on 09/07/08
Well, this is AGT-Potter find #2. We enjoyed some breathtaking views before heading into the woods for this one. N was quite happy as the cache owner included a supply of custom printed pencils for the cache. AND, anyone who knows N, knows that she likes to "steal" things like that. Just ask her about her Trump Plaza note pads OR all the pens, shampoos, and soaps from the DoubleTree in Rochester.
Actually, it gave us a great idea on something we could leave in the caches we find. So, after we get the custom graphic on the back window of the truck that we just turned into a TravelBug, we are going to look into putting something together.
This find actually included a special bonus cache right near where we parked. It was designed for the little ones, but we went ahead and looked for it anyways. It was an extremely easy find, but I imagine the kids love it.
Until next time.........
Well, this is AGT-Potter find #2. We enjoyed some breathtaking views before heading into the woods for this one. N was quite happy as the cache owner included a supply of custom printed pencils for the cache. AND, anyone who knows N, knows that she likes to "steal" things like that. Just ask her about her Trump Plaza note pads OR all the pens, shampoos, and soaps from the DoubleTree in Rochester.
Actually, it gave us a great idea on something we could leave in the caches we find. So, after we get the custom graphic on the back window of the truck that we just turned into a TravelBug, we are going to look into putting something together.
This find actually included a special bonus cache right near where we parked. It was designed for the little ones, but we went ahead and looked for it anyways. It was an extremely easy find, but I imagine the kids love it.
Until next time.........
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
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"Park It Here" Find #34 on 09/07/08
Well, we decided to spend another Sunday gecaching. This time we wanted to finish up the Potter County AGT. Since we were going to be going through Portville, we decided to try once again to find this cache. N had received a good hint, so this didn't take all that long to find!
The last time we looked for this was very early on in our geocaching and we searched for about an hour in the cold, sleety weather to know avail. We are glad to report that the weather was nice and the find was quick. We should have known a picnic table wouldn't have a sprinker! Ah, what experience has taught us.
Well, again I will try to post about our finds over the next few days! Until then........
Well, we decided to spend another Sunday gecaching. This time we wanted to finish up the Potter County AGT. Since we were going to be going through Portville, we decided to try once again to find this cache. N had received a good hint, so this didn't take all that long to find!
The last time we looked for this was very early on in our geocaching and we searched for about an hour in the cold, sleety weather to know avail. We are glad to report that the weather was nice and the find was quick. We should have known a picnic table wouldn't have a sprinker! Ah, what experience has taught us.
Well, again I will try to post about our finds over the next few days! Until then........
Sunday, September 7, 2008
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"AGT-Potter-Ole Bull State Park" Find #32 on 08/24/08
Well, even though it was getting dark, we decided to go ahead and try to find a Potter County Cache. After starting off on the wrong side of the park, we finally made it to the right starting point. Then the hike began, mostly uphill. Climbing up a road that we could have probably driven up, we forced ourselves to remember part of why we are doing this - the health benefits. Although, killing ourselves on a 1.5/2 seemed a little crazy.
But, boy was the view worth every step. Out of breath, we became even more breathless. And the history of the location was so cool. We had seen that some logs stated they missed the castle foundation and we are guessing that is because they went up the easy way - which is the way we went out. It's amazing how most finds we say we took the hard way in, but the easy way out. The crazy things we do while hunting down a cache.
Anyway, after this find, it was just too dark to continue, so we headed home. We were happy that we completed Cameron County AGT and got a head start on Potter County. Maybe we can get back out this way in a few weeks......
Until next time........
Well, even though it was getting dark, we decided to go ahead and try to find a Potter County Cache. After starting off on the wrong side of the park, we finally made it to the right starting point. Then the hike began, mostly uphill. Climbing up a road that we could have probably driven up, we forced ourselves to remember part of why we are doing this - the health benefits. Although, killing ourselves on a 1.5/2 seemed a little crazy.
But, boy was the view worth every step. Out of breath, we became even more breathless. And the history of the location was so cool. We had seen that some logs stated they missed the castle foundation and we are guessing that is because they went up the easy way - which is the way we went out. It's amazing how most finds we say we took the hard way in, but the easy way out. The crazy things we do while hunting down a cache.
Anyway, after this find, it was just too dark to continue, so we headed home. We were happy that we completed Cameron County AGT and got a head start on Potter County. Maybe we can get back out this way in a few weeks......
Until next time........
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